Almond, Wild Almond (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical Romance NovelBy D. K. Broster
Length13h 53m
About this audiobook
Almond, Wild Almond is a finely controlled historical novel in which private passion is set against the deeper claims of memory, place, and inherited loyalty. Broster's prose is elegant, allusive, and exact, combining the romantic amplitude of the nineteenth-century historical novel with the psychological restraint characteristic of interwar fiction. The title's botanical image suggests both fragility and stubborn survival, a fitting emblem for a narrative concerned with attachment, exile, and the persistence of the past within human conduct. D. K. Broster (1877–1950) was among the most accomplished British historical novelists of her generation, best known for her Jacobite fiction and for a scholarly care that never smothers narrative vitality. Educated at St Hilda's College, Oxford, and shaped by archival habits, travel, and wartime service, she brought to her novels a disciplined historical imagination and a particular sensitivity to divided allegiance, lost causes, and the emotional cost of honour. This book is recommended to readers who value historical fiction written with intelligence, atmosphere, and moral seriousness. Those drawn to nuanced characterization, cultivated prose, and narratives in which romance is inseparable from history will find Almond, Wild Almond a rewarding example of Broster's mature art.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (66)
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GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length13 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1By the Way of the Silverthorns (Annotated)
21Chapter XVI
2Introduction
22Chapter XVII
3Synopsis
23Chapter XVIII
4Historical Context
24Chapter XIX
5Almond, Wild Almond
25Chapter XX
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6Chapter I
26Chapter XXI
7Chapter II
27Chapter XXII
8Chapter III
28Chapter XXIII
9Chapter IV
29Chapter XXIV
10Chapter V
30Chapter XXV
11Chapter VI
31Chapter XXVI
12Chapter VII
32Chapter XXVII
13Chapter VIII
33Chapter XXVIII
14Chapter IX
34Chapter XXIX
15Chapter X
35Chapter XXX
16Chapter XI
36Author’s Note
17Chapter XII
37Analysis
18Chapter XIII
38Reflection
19Chapter XIV
39Memorable Quotes
20Chapter XV
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